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Four Design Products that Aid in Bringing the Outdoors In
Designers know that the connection with nature can be very healing. Research proves that exposure to nature can be a way to alleviate stress and anxiety. The challenge as a designer is to understand all of the other factors that may restrict the ability for us to bring the outdoors in. For instance, many medical […]
UF Health North’s New Private Patient Rooms Promote Healing and Patient Experience
On May 23, UF Health North’s inpatient hospital, located in Jackson, Fla., opened to the public. The hospital is home to 92 private patient suites. Each suit promotes healing and improves patient experience. Using the latest technology and evidence based design techniques, the new UR Health North will provide high-quality healthcare to patients across Northeast […]
Wikoff Finds Niche in Healthcare Design
The article here was written by Duane Johnson, a reporter at Northern Nevada Business Weekly. In her experiences working as an interior designer, Marie Wikoff has become passionate about healthcare design. Wikoff, who owns Wikoff Design Studio in Midtown Reno, has developed numerous local projects, including for Renown Health, the Ronald McDonald House, and Carson Dermatology. Abroad, […]
A Well-Designed Hospital Comes From a Lean Process
What comes to mind when you hear the words “well-designed”? Perhaps it’s a car, a website, a smart phone or even a good suit. No matter what it is, what is that thing that makes it better than the next? Take a well-designed website as an example. On a well-design website, you can find what […]
Featured Project: The New Stamford Hospital
The featured project shown here is of the new Stamford Hospital – designed by EYP Health. In 2002, Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Conn., was challenged on a couple fronts: Neighborhoods to the south of the campus were in socioeconomic deterioration, and patient satisfaction ratings had room for improvement. That set the stage for planning a new […]
Design that Reduces Adverse, Preventable Events & Promotes Safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that “No adverse event should ever occur anywhere in the world if the knowledge exists to prevent it from happening.” (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Solutions, 2010) Adverse Events that Occur in Patient Rooms There are many adverse events that can occur in a patient’s room. […]
Product Feature: Small Touches that Create Engaging Environments
Small touches can make all the difference in any environment. Small touches like the ones shown here help create a more engaging, non-threatening environment for kids. Hospital environments are especially cold, unfamiliar and scary to youngsters. As a designer, incorporating a custom wall mount for the diagnostic station is a great way to soften the experience […]